Order of Operations ( ) + X
The Order of Operations tells us how to do a math problem with more than one operation, in the correct order.
P lease E xcuse M y D ear A unt S ally This will help to you to remember the order of operations.
Add + Subtract - Multiply x Divide Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally P E MDMD ASAS Parentheses ( ) Exponents 4 3
Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally Parentheses ( ) Always do parentheses 1 st.
Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally Exponents 4 3 Always do Exponents 2 nd.
Multiply x Divide Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally Do multiplication and division 3 rd, from left to right.
Add + Subtract - Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally Do addition and subtraction 4th, from left to right.
Lets Try Some Problems!
PEMDAS (9+1)
PEMDAS 3 (9+1) (10)+6 2 3(10)
PEMDAS 4+5 x (6-2) 4+5 x
PEMDAS x x
PEMDAS
PEMDAS x –2 x
PEMDAS 64 (9 x 3-19) 64 (27 –19)
Have fun doing the Order of Operations! Have fun doing the Order of Operations!